Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork
Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork delivers a rich, chili-bean heat that wraps around silky tofu and juicy bits of pork, lifted by fragrant garlic, ginger, and a touch of sesame. The soy sauce adds savory depth while green onions bring a fresh finish. It’s a comforting, bold dish perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or sharing at a casual gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water and cornstarch in a small bowl; set aside.
- 2
Brown the ground pork in a small skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Drain the fat.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook the garlic and ginger in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Season with soy sauce, hot bean sauce, and sugar; stir to mix.
- 4
Stir in the cooked pork and green onion. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and water mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir the sesame oil into the thickened mapo tofu.
- Calories 287.96 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 18.88 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 9.3 g 3%
- Total Fat 19.71 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.57 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.82 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1101.3 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 0.51 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.72 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 48.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 397.55 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 1.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sichuan Style Mapo Tofu with Pork is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Bean Sauce, Cornstarch, Firm Tofu, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 287.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Bean Sauce, Cornstarch, Firm Tofu, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork healthy?
- Sichuan-Style Mapo Tofu with Pork has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 287.96 calories and 18.88 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1101.3 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.57 g (28% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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